Has the court granted a judgment in your favor? Have 30 days passed and the person or business has not paid you? You can fill out a form to ask the court to enforce the order to pay. File a copy of the form with the court and send a copy to the person you sued (the “defendant”). The court will send you and the defendant a notice of hearing.

Has the court entered a judgment against you? If you are unable to pay that judgment, fill out a form about your financial situation. Give the form to the court and send a copy to the other party. The court may notify you of a hearing.

Things You Need to Know About Small Claims

You can only be sued or sue someone else for money in small claims court. The amount has to be $5,000 or less. If you want something other than money damages if you win your case, then you will have to file a case in the Civil Division of Superior Court instead.

Lawyers are allowed in small claims court, but many people represent themselves. Learn more on our Defend Yourself in Court page.